Macroeconomy
Budget primary balance confirmed at deficit of 6.10 bln in June
The budget primary balance recorded a deficit of 6.10 billion euros in the first six months of 2020, compared to a surplus of 381 million noted in June 2019, the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution bulletin for June showed on Monday.
Disposable income falls by 0.4 pct YoY in Q1, final consumption down by 0.5 pct
Greek household disposable income fell by 0.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2020, decreasing from the rise of 0.2 percent noted in Q4 2019, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday.
Travel balance falls by 99.3 pct in May
Greece’s travel balance fell to 9.1 million euros in May from 1.34 billion a year ago, Bank of Greece (BoG) data has shown. This is equal to an decrease of 99.3 percent year-on-year (YoY).
Current account shows deficit of 913.9 mln in May as travel receipts evaporate
Greece’s current account (C/A) balance posted a deficit of 913.9 million euros in May compared to a deficit of 1.13 billion in April Bank of Greece (BoG) data showed on Monday.
Industrial turnover drops by 30.4 pct in May
Greece’s industrial turnover fell by 30.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in May compared to a drop of 35.4 percent in April, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data published on Monday showed.
Primary cash balance deficit at 6.71 bln in June
Greece’s central government primary cash balance recorded a deficit of 6.71 billion euros in the first six months of the year according to figures released by the Bank of Greece (BoG).
Budget primary shows deficit of 5.86 bln in June, target shortfall widens to 6.18 bln
The budget primary balance recorded a deficit of 5.86 billion euros in the first half of 2020, compared to a surplus of 381 million noted in June 2019, the preliminary Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution bulletin for June showed on Wednesday.
Summer season looks under threat as revenues fail to materialise
Greece’s efforts to restart its vital tourism sector and capture revenues from the peak which usually takes place between June to September appear to be faltering according to the latest data.
Building permits fall by 22.4 pct in April
Building permits fell by 22.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in April compared to a rise of 10.2 percent in March, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Monday showed.
Industrial production drops by 7.5 percent in May
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) decreased by 7.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) in May following a slightly downward revised increase of 10.2 percent in April, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Friday.